Uruguay

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uruguay

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Uruguay?Southeastern South America, bordered by Argentina and Brazil
2. How many people live in Uruguay?Approximately 3.5 million
3. How big is Uruguay?176,215 square kilometers (68,037 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Uruguay?Montevideo
5. What language do people speak in Uruguay?Spanish
6. What kind of government does Uruguay have?Democratic constitutional republic

Río de la Plata: A major estuary forming Uruguay's southern border, significant for trade and geography.
Southern Cone: The geographical and cultural region encompassing the southern tip of South America, including Uruguay.
OAS: Organization of American States, an international organization working for peace and cooperation in the Americas.
Mercosur: A South American trade bloc promoting free trade and economic integration among member countries.